The magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred 217 kilometers south of the Puerto-Vilems (Magalians region) at a depth of about 10 kilometers.
In the south of Chile, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 was recorded. Superior shocks were also felt in Argentina. Biobiochile reported this reference to Chilean University’s National Seismological Center.
Underground shocks took place 217 km south of the Puerto-Vielms (Magalians Region) at a depth of nearly 10 km. Due to the threat of the tsunami, the hydrographic and oceanographic service of the Chilea Navy (SHOA) called for evacuation of the Antarctic territory coast.
Hora Local: 2025/05/02 08:58:32, Mag: 7.5, Lat: -56.88, Lon: -68.06, Prof: 10.0, loc: 218.1 km al s Puerto Williams
– Sismología Udechile (@sismos_csn) May 2, 2025
The National Warning and Response Service for the Senapred (SENAPRED) calls on the citizens to “act calmly and follow the instructions of the authorities and reaction groups.” Currently, the damage caused by people, infrastructure and basic services has been evaluated.
¡Atención! #Senapred Por Amenaza de Tsunami, Solica Evacuar Secter Del Borde Costero de la región de #Magallanes.
For reforzar la evacuaciación en terreno por part de los organismos técnicos, #Senapred Activó Mensajería #Sae.
RECUERDA ACTUAR CALMA Y ACATAR LAS INDICACIONES … pic.twitter.com/cmakde4my7– Senapred (@senapred) May 2, 2025
“We called for the evacuation of the coast throughout the Magalian region. At that time, our duty was to avoid and listen to the authorities. The regional and national committee for the management of voluntary disasters (Cogrids) begins work. All state resources are available,” President Gabriel Borich said on platform X.
Llamamos an evacuar Borde Costero en toda región de Magallanes. En estos momentos nuestro debey es prevenir y hacer caso authorities. Cogrid Regional y Nacional Están Comenzando. Todos los recurses del state están a disposición. https://t.co/2QAA3TGECN
– Gabriel Boric Font (@gabrielboric) May 2, 2025
Chile Ministry Ministry Minister Alvaro Elizalde and his representative Viktor Ramos reported to the Senapred office.
According to reports, the earthquake was also felt in some regions on the coast of Argentina, but not much strength.
Remember, on April 23, a strong earthquake occurred in Turkish Istanbul. In the epicenter, the strength of the underground shocks reached the magnitude 6.2.
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